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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Regular
Job Highlights:
SSM Health is pleased to offer a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician candidates*!
A $10,000 Sign-On Bonus can be yours for a new candidate to SSM Health, a Full-Time position with a Two (2) year service commitment. Speak to your recruiter for full eligibility disclosure.
This role is Full-time, 40 hours per week, 2nd shift role working for the Microbiology unit at the lab at St. Anthony Hospital. MLS/MT/MLT Certification through ASCP or other entity is required.
SSM Health also offers competitive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, tuition reimbursement and more. Candidates also qualify for stackable shift differentials, where applicable, allowing you to make more per hour on certain eligible shifts (evening, nightand weekend). *Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health St. Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it. That's why we're now offering a same day pay option!
At SSM Health, you can expect a work environment where:
Employees feel valued, respected and free to express themselves;
Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose;
Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged, while management is supportive.
If you are interested in making an exciting career for yourself in a position of value and importance in our organization's operations, please apply today!
Job Summary:
Under general direction interprets and reports test results. Performs routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for identifying and isolating infectious disease-causing organisms Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
- Recognize unusual antimicrobial susceptibility results and troubleshoot the issue.
- Responsible for conducting examinations on specimens collected from patients for bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal infections.
- Isolate and make cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
- Responsible for receiving and analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
- Examines physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using a microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human specimens.
- Responsible for independently performing, interpreting, and correlating related tests to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment.
- Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
- Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
- Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
- Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
- Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
- Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
- Evaluates new testing methods.
- Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
- Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
- Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
- Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
Work Shift:
Evening Shift (United States of America)
Employee
3405000040 Laboratory - Microbiology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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